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Malaysian king calls for unity amid racial tensions
AFP, Published on 17/07/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's king has appealed for calm amid growing racial tensions in the Muslim-majority country after an electoral earthquake in May toppled the Malay-dominated coalition that had ruled the country for decades.
EU, Japan sign massive trade deal as US puts up barriers
AFP, Published on 17/07/2018
» TOKYO - Japan and the EU signed a sweeping free trade deal Tuesday saying they were sending a "clear message" against protectionism, as Washington puts up barriers and threatens a trade war.
Dancing, military parade greet Asian Games flame in Indonesia
AFP, Published on 17/07/2018
» The torch for the 18th Asian Games was welcomed to the Indonesian city of Yogyakarta Tuesday, with a military parade, traditional dancing and a flypast by the airforce.
Russia condemned by rights court over Politkovskaya, Pussy Riot
AFP, Published on 17/07/2018
» STRASBOURG (FRANCE) - The European Court of Human Rights condemned Russia in two separate judgements Tuesday over its investigation into murdered journalist Anna Politkovskaya and its treatment of the protest group Pussy Riot.
Peru's Guerrero cleared to play for Brazilian club - Swiss court
AFP, Published on 17/07/2018
» GENEVA - Peruvian football star Paolo Guerrero can play for his Brazilian club Flamengo when it resumes competition this week, despite his suspension for cocaine use, Switzerland's top court said Tuesday.
Back in Washington, Trump under pressure to reverse course on Russia
AFP, Published on 17/07/2018
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump found himself isolated and under pressure to reverse course Tuesday after publicly challenging the US intelligence conclusion that Russia meddled in the 2016 election during his face-to-face with Vladimir Putin.
Obama warns of 'strange and uncertain times' in Mandela tribute
AFP, Published on 17/07/2018
» JOHANNESBURG - Former US president Barack Obama on Tuesday used a tribute to Nelson Mandela to warn of "strange and uncertain times", a day after Donald Trump refused to challenge Vladimir Putin over interference in US elections.
Israel tightens Gaza blockade as arson kites raise fears of war
AFP, Published on 17/07/2018
» JERUSALEM - Israel tightened its blockade of the Gaza Strip on Tuesday partly over kites carrying firebombs to burn Israeli farmland as concerns mounted over whether the rudimentary devices could spark another war.
EU to fine Google heavily for 'Android monopoly'
AFP, Published on 17/07/2018
» BRUSSELS: The EU is set to fine US internet giant Google several billion euros this week for freezing out rivals of its Android mobile phone system, sources said, in a ruling that risks fresh tensions with Washington.
Putin leaves World Cup ball in Trump's half
AFP, Published on 17/07/2018
» HELSINKI - Russia's President Vladimir Putin tried to lighten the mood at a post-summit news conference with American leader Donald Trump on Monday by tossing him a World Cup football.